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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,204.80 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,204.80 and 529.60 is: 795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,204.80 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,204.80 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,204.80 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 638,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,062.08/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.29

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